Former NRL coach Murray suffers heart attack

Former New South Wales Origin coach Graham Murray has suffered a suspected heart attack.

His current club the Wynnum Manly Seagulls, who play in the Queensland Cup, has released a statement saying the champion coach is recovering in intensive care in hospital.

He was taken to hospital this morning and has since been moved to an intensive care unit, according to the club.

"We would like to assure our supporters that Graham is in very capable hands at the hospital and the doctors will be keeping us informed of his progress," Wynnum Manly Seagulls chief executive Scott Thornton said in a statement.

"We will continue to support Graham and his family during this difficult time."

Murray's former clubs include the Illawarra Steelers, the Sydney Roosters and the North Queensland Cowboys.